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Australia wrapped up the Bangladesh series with a dominant innings-and-51-run victory in Mackay, but the two-day Test leaves plenty to discuss. Menners questions the quality of Australian pitches after another Test finished inside six sessions, while also assessing Australia's unresolved batting problems heading into South Africa. Mitchell Starc was the star with 10 wickets, Cameron Green…
What a day in Mackay! An extraordinary 18 wickets fell on the opening day of the second Test, with Mitchell Starc producing a devastating spell of 6-12 as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64. But Australia couldn't capitalise. After getting themselves into a dominant position, the batting order collapsed yet again, with Shoriful Islam taking 6-35 and Australia stumbling to 8-165 at stumps.…
Australia are staring down the barrel of a series defeat to Bangladesh, and Menners and Damian Watson ask whether the first Test was a one-off or a sign of deeper problems for the Australian side. They discuss Jake Weatherald’s axing and Matt Renshaw’s return, Marnus Labuschagne’s future at No.3, Beau Webster’s position and whether Australia should start blooding younger players. Plus,…
Australia are reeling from their stunning nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, but is it really the worst loss in Test history? Menners breaks down the fallout from the defeat, the pressure on Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald, and the selection questions facing Australia ahead of the second Test in Mackay. He also discusses Pat Cummins' frustration with the top order, Nathan Lyon's…
Bangladesh have produced one of the biggest upsets in Australian Test cricket history, defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to take a 1-0 series lead. Menners reflects on Bangladesh's remarkable performance, Mahedi Hasan's five-wicket haul and Hassan Mahmud's nine wickets, while Cameron Green's century provides Australia's only real positive from a disastrous Test. The big question now is…
Bangladesh have dominated all three days of the first Test in Darwin and are now just six wickets away from a famous victory over Australia. Menners reviews a remarkable day of Test cricket, as Bangladesh extended their first-innings lead to 228 before Australia finished on 4-161, still trailing by 67 runs. Josh Hazlewood claimed his 300th Test wicket and finished with 6-89, while Bangladesh…
Bangladesh produced a stunning day of Test cricket in Darwin, reaching 6-351 at stumps and taking a 153-run lead over Australia. Menners breaks down how Bangladesh's patience, partnerships and disciplined batting put Australia firmly on the back foot, led by Tanzid Hasan's superb maiden Test century. The episode examines Pat Cummins' decision to bat first, Australia's struggles with the ball,…
Bangladesh have stunned Australia on the opening day in Darwin, and Menners isn't holding back after one of Australia's worst days of Test cricket in recent memory. Australia were bowled out for 198 before Bangladesh finished the day firmly in control. Menners breaks down the batting collapse, questions some major decisions from the Australian camp and asks whether several players are now facing a…
Episode Summary Australia are finally back in Test cricket, and Menners and Damien Watson preview the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. They discuss the pressure on Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green, whether Australia's ageing Test side needs to start planning for the future, and make some big predictions for the next 12 months of Australian cricket. The guys also…
Cricket Unfiltered is back with plenty to unpack as England appoint Stephen Fleming as Test coach, sparking debate about the direction of English cricket and whether Joe Root's return as captain is the right move. Menners and Damian Watson also dissect Ben Stokes' revealing podcast interview, including his comments on Australia's media, England's drinking culture and his retirement. Closer to…
England endures another chaotic week as Menners and Damien Watson unpack the club cricket cheating scandal, the controversial 2027 Ashes schedule, rumours of Joe Root returning as Test captain and concerns over the future of The Hundred. They also preview Australia's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, discuss Andrew McDonald's plans for the squad, examine Ash Gardner's leadership situation,…
Australia's Test squad for the Bangladesh series has been named, with selectors backing experience over experimentation despite growing pressure on several key positions. Menners and Damian debate whether Josh Hazlewood should still hold off Scott Boland, how much time Marnus Labuschagne has left at No.3, and whether Cameron Green and Beau Webster can coexist in the same XI. The episode also pays…
Baz McCullum's tenure as England's Test coach is over, and Menners and Damian Watson unpack what they see as the end of the "Bazball" era, debating his legacy, England's coaching future, and the reaction from the English media. They also discuss the off-field headlines surrounding Ash Gardner and the wider implications for professional sporting teams, before diving into the newly released Big Bash…